Rupert Sanders says ‘Twilight’ has been holding Kristen Stewart back — do you agree with him? Plus Kristen talks about leaving the vampire franchise.

“[Kristen has] been imprisoned by Twilight and this is her breakout,” Rupert told the Sydney Morning Herald. “Kristen’s very talented and she’s got a huge career ahead of her where she will constantly surprise people.”

Rupert is definitely complimenting Kristen’s talent, but it sounds like he’s insulting Twilight while doing so.

Meanwhile, Kristen explained she’s not trying to run away from her fans, although she is ready for a change. “I’m not trying to distance myself from Twilight, but there are several films coming out this year that are going to compound the sense of change,” she revealed. “I’ve done things that are far and away from anything I could imagine, and right now I’m bursting with emotions and questions.”

So what do you guys think — did Twilight really “imprison” Kristen Stewart? Do you think Rupert is dissing the franchise? Let us know in your comments below!